July 1: Killingworth Annual Antique Show 10:39 A11/P11 Sale, Killingworth Elementary School, Rte 81, Killingworth, 9:30 am-4:30 pm, adm Nov3.50, rain or shine, refreshments; 860/663-3098.July 9: 28th Westbrook Lodge Outdoor Antiques Show, Westbrook, 9 am-4:30 pm; 860/399-9191.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: T-Sun 1-5 pm. Docent tours every Sun 2 pm. Call 438-4519.Through Sept 6, “Speed of Vision,” single-channel videotapes 10:39 A11/P11 mixed media installations by 11 performance artists will explore how video medium can manipulate 10:39 A11/P11 influence a viewer’s sense of time ###see Films calendar for related film series); July 7, Acts of Art: A Performance Series   Eiko 10:39 A11/P11 Koma, 8-9:30 pm, free w/ musem adm but reservations required, “Caravan Project 2000” imitates motion in nature in a performance that takes place entirely in a custom-designed, open-ended trailer; July 9, Contemporary Context: Judy Linn, 4-6 pm, Nov10, photographer will discuss her project for “Speed of Vision.”The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 12-4:30 pm. Call 203/331-1104.Through Aug 13, “P.T. Barnums Presents The Divine Jenny Lind,” celebration of 150th anniv of coloratura soprano Lind’s 1850 concert tour of America w/ artifacts loaned from collections 10:39 A11/P11 organizations alongside pcs from museum’s own collections; July 8, curator’s gallery tour, 11 am-noon.Burnham Library, Rte 133, Bridgewater. Hours: Tues 1-5 pm, Wed 9 am-6 pm, Th 9 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-1 pm. Call 354-6937.*###new show) July 1-31, handmade quilts created by The Hill Top Quilters, ladies who regularly visit Bridgewater’s senior center 10:39 A11/P11 work out of barn on Hut Hill Rd.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/372-3521.*###new show) July 1-Sept 24, oil paintings 10:39 A11/P11 drawings by John Schieffer III, Waterbury artist will be celebrating his first gallery exhibition w/ presentation of whimsical works featuring animals exploring the environment.Through July 7, “42nd Annual Discovery Museum Juried Art Exhibition,” works by 61 CT artists ###10:39 A11/P11 2 NY artists) in painting in oil/acrylic, painting/drawing on paper, mixed media, sculpture 10:39 A11/P11 photography. Also, permanent exhibit, “Hoop Smarts,” virtual reality exhibit that allows visitors to play like pros, also learn how geometry, light reflection 10:39 A11/P11 biomechanics are science 10:39 A11/P11 math of basketball.Fine Line Art Gallery, Sherman Village, 682 Main St So ###above Gepetto’s Toys), Woodbury. Hours: Th-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110; July 15 reception and demonstrations of watercolor and hands-on workshop in pottery, 3-7 pm.Gallery of Contemporary Art at Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Hours: M-Th 12-7:30 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203/365-7650.Through Feb 2001, three large-scale sculptures by David Boyajian ###“Seed Form IV,” “Blossom Form I” 10:39 A11/P11 “Folded Form I”) in SHU’s Sculpture Walk.Gregory James Gallery, 16 Bridge St, New Milford. Hours: Mon, Wed 10:39 A11/P11 Fri 10 am-6 pm, Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 860/354-3436.Through July 30, “From New York to Connecticut,” more than 30 works from the latter half of Woldemar Neufeld’s 70-year painting career.Grey Horse Gallery, 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34 ###in old Masonic Temple, 1st floor; behind St John’s Episcopal Church), Sandy Hook. Hours: Tues-Sat 10:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 270-1199.Permanent display of works by Dick McEvoy, Ken Evans, et al.Gunn Memorial Library 10:39 A11/P11 Museum, Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington Green. Hours: ###museum) Thurs-Sun 12-4 pm 10:39 A11/P11 by appt, ###library) Mon 10:39 A11/P11 Fri 9:30 am-5 pm, Tues 2-8 pm, Thurs 9:30 am-8 pm, Sat 9:30 am-3 pm. Call 860/868-7756. July 15-Aug 19, Stairwell Gallery, oil paintings by Susan Monserud, opening reception July 15, 2-4 pm. The Little Gallery, Bryan Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Call 860/868-2878.*###new show) July 1-Aug 31, paintings by Sue Elliott, an artist who specializwes in expressions of early American life 10:39 A11/P11 New England Colonial towns; July 1, opening reception, 1-3 pm.Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Hours: daily 10 am-6 pm. Call 203/852-0700.Through Jan 1, “Dinosaurs 10:39 A11/P11 Sea Creatures,” special exhibit of moving, roaring, life-sized robotic beasts incl T-rex, Triceratops 10:39 A11/P11 Thalassomedon, also hands-on Fossil Lab. Through March 15, “Sounds of the Sea,” explore the “surprising symphony” of animal, natural 10:39 A11/P11 manmade sounds beneath the ocean surface through audio samplers 10:39 A11/P11 computer echolocation game, et al. Permanent exhibit featuring river otters Bell 10:39 A11/P11 Sprite; Shark Touch Pool; hands-on displays about fish; “Sandy Shore” habitat; “Jellyfish Encounter,” displays about 10:39 A11/P11 close studies of sea creature common to Long Island Sound. ###See film calendar for IMAX listings.)Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/753-0381.*See Miscellaneous listings for “Art Lovers’ Lunch” series details.Through July 31 ###exhibition dates extended), “Touch Of Light,” 48 ptgs given to museum earlier this year by Mildred Thaler Cohen focusing on American artistic accomplishments 10:39 A11/P11 incl wks of Cropsey, Inness, Shinn, Sargent, et al, now part of museum’s permanent collection.Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Jan 1-March 31 Hours: Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Open Martin Luther King Day 10:39 A11/P11 Presidents’ Day 10 am-5 pm. Call 790-9277.Permanent life-size interior dioramas w/ major military vehicles, extensive outdoor displays, also “Names on the Wall,” computer program to help locate names on Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.The Monastic Art Shop at The Abbey of Regina Laudis, 273 Flanders Rd, Bethlehem. Hours: Thurs-Mon 10 am-noon 10:39 A11/P11 1:30-4 pm. Call 203/266-7637.Through Sept 1, “Bridges: The History of the Theater at the Abbey,” theatrical art 10:39 A11/P11 artifacts of more than 20 productions performed at the Abbey in past years.Peabody Museum of Natural History, 170 Whitney Ave, New Haven. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/432-5050.Through July 4, “Children’s Nature Books: Connecticut’s Legacy,” stories, original illustrations 10:39 A11/P11 rare memorabilia of past 10:39 A11/P11 present CT authors 10:39 A11/P11 illustrators incl Samuel Goodrich, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Hugh Lofting ###“Dr Doolittle”), Lynn Reiser, et al. Also on view indefinitely, “Martian Perspectives: 3-D Images of the Red Planet,” view detailed maps of Mars incl canyons, the volcano Olympus Mons 10:39 A11/P11 6-mile high Tharsis Bulge through 3-D glasses. Permanent collection incl dinosaurs, mammals, human origins 10:39 A11/P11 cultures, minerals 10:39 A11/P11 meteorites, etc.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203/966-5617.Through July 23, “a little of Chelsea comes to Connecticut, Part I,” works by artists represented by Paul Morris Gallery, Matthew Marks Gallery 10:39 A11/P11 Pat Hearn Gallery in various media. Through July 23, “Cultural ###Ex) Change: A Guild Artist Group Show.” Through July 23, “Director’s Choice   Jean Woodham: Sculpture,” small works 10:39 A11/P11 limited editions by Ms Woodham.Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860/278-2670.Through Sept 10, “The Fashion Follies: A Look Back at the 20th Century,” exploration of dramatic changes in silhouettes 10:39 A11/P11 fabrics in fashion world over last 100 years through dressed mannequins, contemporary photos, illustrations 10:39 A11/P11 advertisements.Walnut Hill Community Church, 156 Walnut Hill Rd, Bethel. Exhibition hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sun 9 am-noon. Call 796-7373,Through July 2, “Painting With Passion: The Work and Words of Betty Christensen,” watercolors by Newtown resident 10:39 A11/P11 artist Betty Christensen.Walsh Art Gallery at Quick Center, Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203/254-4000 x2969.Through July 17, “Realism: The Spirit of Soviet Art, 1932-1980,” 35 works of “official” Soviet art of 20th C portraying everyday life of common people, all designed to inspire workers to labor harder for the success of Communism.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860/868-2878.Through July 23, “Homage,” exhibition honoring the late Claude Saucy w/ collection of his etchings, woodcuts 10:39 A11/P11 paintings.Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Gallery hours: M-F 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Call 744-4825.Through July 31, “My Year of Dragons,” recent collection of drawings 10:39 A11/P11 paintings by Kent artist Barbara Bush celebrating 2000 as Chinese Year of the Dragon; June 16, public reception, 5-7 pm.Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St at York, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-6 pm. Masterpiece Tours of Permanent Collection every Sat 1:30 pm, Sun 3 pm. Call 203/432-0600.Through July 30, “Imaging African Art: Documentation and Transformation,” exploration of some of the ways artists have imaged 10:39 A11/P11 imagined Africa in the 20th Century; July 11, “Imaging African Art,” 2 pm, gallery talk by docent Daphne Blackwell; July 13, “Imaging African Art,” noon, gallery talk by docent Daphne BlackwellCT Commission on the Arts, One Financial Plaza, Hartford. Call 860/566-4770.Sept 18: Applications due for 2001-02 CT State Troubadour, will need to submit resume, 3 letters of recommendation 10:39 A11/P11 audio or VHS recording, singers/songwriters w/ music rich reflecting CT’s cultural heritage strongly encouraged, contact Susan Docker ASAP for application.Town Players of Newtown, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203/438-4468.July 9-10: Auditions for By The Sea, By The Sea, By The Beautiful Sea, three one-acts, Sun 2-4 pm, Mon 7-9 pm, need 1-3 men, 2-6 women, all in their 30s, also need crew, director is Mary Poile, production dates weekends Sept 1-23.July 8: Annual Pickin’ and Fiddlin’ Contest, Hurlbut Town Park, Apple La, Roxbury, contestant registration begins 4:30 pm, performances begin soon after, spectators’ adm Nov8, picnics welcome, concessions stand will also be available, oldest bluegrass concert in the NW Hills of CT, rain date July 9 ###**starting at noon); 860/355-6114.July 9: J10:39 A11/P11B 2000: The Millennium Band, Bethel Municipal Center lawn, School St, Bethel, 6 pm, free outdoor concert suitable for all ages, picnics welcome; 794-8501.July 12: Flashpoint at The Bellamy-Ferriday House 10:39 A11/P11 Garden, 9 Main St So ###Rte 61 at 132), Bethlehem, 7 pm, free concert by jazz quintet of original 10:39 A11/P11 contemporary jazz, second in three-part Concerts Under the Stars series; 203/266-7596.July 13: Mary Bergen and Antoinette McKenna, evening of traditional Irish music and song; Shamtrock Traditional Irish Music Society, Newtown Meeting House, 8 pm, adm Nov10, children Nov5.July 14: The Jackson Pike Skifflers, C.H. Booth Library lawn, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, free outdoor concert is part of library’s Summer Concert Series, picnics welcome, indoors if bad weather; 426-4533.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Aldrich After Hours, jazz concert series, 7-9 pm, Nov15 ###series tickets available), light refreshments: June 30 ###**date change), The Jason Moran Trio, performance by the pianist-composer 10:39 A11/P11 his trio; July 15, Odetta, performance by the folk 10:39 A11/P11 blues legend.Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533.Summer Concert Series, performances 7 pm, free, on library’s back lawn ###in meeting room if bad weather): July 14, The Jackson Pike Skifflers; Aug 18, Treblehook.CityCenter Danbury Summertime Festival of the Arts, CityCenter Green, Patriot Dr 10:39 A11/P11 Ives St, Danbury. Call 792-1711. **Some concerts have rain locations; call if inclement weather.Free outdoor concert series, Family Night/Thurs programs begin 6:30 pm: July 6, Dana; July 13, Les Julian; 3-octave voice, “guitar pyrotechnics” 10:39 A11/P11 humor bring popular children’s performer continued raves; Tune Train, unique variety show combines music, theatre 10:39 A11/P11 costume.Free outdoor concert series, Fri-Sat programs begin 7:30 pm: June 30, XRC, vintage blues 10:39 A11/P11 rock by local group w/ traditional 10:39 A11/P11 untraditional ###flute, violin, harmonica) backing; July 1, Sans Cherubs, rock, folk 10:39 A11/P11 blues by popular local band; July 7, Southside Johnny 10:39 A11/P11 The Asbury Jukes; July 8, The Bearcats, jazz, firmly rooted in New Orleans w/ flair for the free-wheeling formats of Chicago 10:39 A11/P11 NY.Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury. Call 837-9226 ###or TicketMaster, 744-8100).Summer 2000 concerts, 8 pm unless noted, senior 10:39 A11/P11 group discounts: July 4, Fourth of July Fireworks concert w/ Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, *7 pm start, tickets Nov25-Nov35, Nov10 children guest tenor Frank Tenaglia 10:39 A11/P11 guest narrator Mayor Gene Eriquez, program of works by Charles Ives, Tchaikovsky 10:39 A11/P11 Puccini will be capped w/ traditional fireworks display; July 8, Natalie Merchant, tickets Nov25-Nov50, Nov10 children, Wilco 10:39 A11/P11 Carrie opening. Laszlo’s Arts Cafe, 179 Main St/Rte 25, Monroe. Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-11 pm, Fri 7 am-1 am, Sat 9 am-1 am. Call 459-8889.Jazz 10:39 A11/P11 blues performances Thurs, 7 pm. Local bands Fri, 7 pm ###open mic 9:30). Open mic 10:39 A11/P11 performances Sat, 7 pm. Upcoming programs: June 30, Singer-Songwriter Night ###5 local performers).Merryall Center for the Arts, Chapel Hill Rd ###off Merryall Rd), New Milford. Call 860/354-7264. Performances 8:30 pm ###unless noted), tickets Nov15, season tickets available: July 8, The Vokes-Walker Duo, soprano Sara Vokes 10:39 A11/P11 mallet percussionist James Walker will perform art songs from the 18th C to the present.Music Mountain, Music Mountain Rd ###near Rtes 63 10:39 A11/P11 126), Falls Village. Radio broadcasts on WMNR ###Monroe, 88.1 FM). Call 860/824-7126.71st Season, tickets Nov15/adv, Nov18/door, Nov10 students.Chamber Concerts: July 1, Jacques Thibaud Trio w/ pianist Justin Blasdale 10:39 A11/P11 bassist Alvin Brehm, 8 pm, works of Beethoven, Mozart 10:39 A11/P11 Hummel; July 2, Jacques Thibaud Trio w/ pianist Justin Blasdale 10:39 A11/P11 bassist Alvin Brehm, 3 pm, works of Beethoven, Mozart 10:39 A11/P11 Schubert; July 9, Blair String Quartet w/ pianist Craig Nies, 3 pm, works of Haydn, Schubert 10:39 A11/P11 Dohnanyi. Jazz Concerts: July 8, The Mark Templeton Trio, 8 pm, jazz standards 10:39 A11/P11 classical selections w/ unique flair 10:39 A11/P11 style.Newtown Coffee House, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown.Events/performances 2nd/Sat each month, adm Nov5, doors open 7:30 pm for one hour of open mic, featured performance begins 8:30, refreshments: Sherman Chamber Ensemble. Call 860/355-6155.Fri performances @St Andrew’s Church, Main St, Kent; Sat performances @Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Sherman, single concert tickets Nov15 ###Nov10 lawn seats available for Sat performances, free lawn seating for age 12 10:39 A11/P11 under), series tickets Nov35: July 7-8, works of Dvorak, Beethoven 10:39 A11/P11 Wigglesworth.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Call 203/966-9700.2000 Summer Chamber Music Series, concerts 8 pm, tickets Nov20 adults, Nov15 seniors, Nov10 students age 18 10:39 A11/P11 under ###series tickets available): July 7, The Avalon String Quartet. Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100. June 30-July 6: The Perfect Storm ###PG-13) daily 710:39 A11/P119:35 pm, mat Sat, Sun, Wed 1:20, 4:10; Sunshine, ###R) daily 7:50 pm, mat 110:39 A11/P114:25; Croupier ###NR), daily 7:1510:39 A11/P119:20, mat 1:10, 3:10, 5:10; Small Time Crooks ###PG), daily 7:30, mat 1:35; High Fidelity ###R, daily 9:45, mat 3:35.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475. June 30-July 6 ###no shows July 4), Walt Disney’s The Tigger Movie ###G), daily 7 pm, mat Sat 10:39 A11/P11 Sun 110:39 A11/P113:45 pm, Mon-Wed-Thurs 1 pm; Erin Brockovich ###R), nightly 8:45 pm, no matinee.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203/852-0700.June 30-Sept 25: Cirque du Soleil™: Journey of Man, daily 12, 2 10:39 A11/P11 4 pm. Through Sept 28: Dolphins, daily 11 am, 1 10:39 A11/P11 3 pm.IMAX double features: Through Sept 24, Dolphins and Cirque du Soleil™: Journey of Man, Fri-Sun 7 pm.July 6: Bike Hike along part of Larkin State Bridle Trail, Southbury, 11 am, free, family event encourages participants to learn about the natural 10:39 A11/P11 historical aspects of the area while biking a popular trail, under 14 must be accompanied by an adult, bike helmets required for everyone, bring water 10:39 A11/P11 snack lunch, meeting location given w/ reservations, hosted by Kettletown Summer Interpretive Series ###next Bike Hike, July 20); 264-5678.July 7: Harry Potter 124 Release Party, Barnes 10:39 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury, 11 pm-1 am ###times are correct), young readers 10:39 A11/P11 parents invited to special late-night party for release of Harry Potter IV, games, refreshments, giveaways, magic show 10:39 A11/P11 chance to purchase book when it goes on sale at midnight; 730-2733.July 10-12: Family Fun, Summer Fun Daze, CityCenter Green, Patriot Dr 10:39 A11/P11 Ives St, Danbury, 10 am-10:30 pm daily, kids’ entertainment, good, games 10:39 A11/P11 prizes, music festival, sponsored by First Assembly of God; 775-5191.July 11: “Jump Right Over The Moon,” free concert by Les Julian, Monroe Town Green, Fan Hill Rd, Monroe, 2 pm, free 10:39 A11/P11 suitable for all ages, Mr Julian will perform works from his CD of the same name, also works from Living In The Land of Ooh Aah, rain location is Monroe Town Council Chambers at Town Hall; 452-5458 ###Monroe Library, if questions).Barnes 10:39 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.July 7, Harry Potter 124 Release Party, 11 am-1 am ###times are correct), young readers 10:39 A11/P11 parents invited to special late-night party for release of Harry Potter IV, games, refreshments, giveaways, magic show 10:39 A11/P11 chance to purchase book when it goes on sale at midnight.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Challenger Learning Center, computer-simulated missions to moon or various planets, ages 10 10:39 A11/P11 older, 10 am-3 pm, Nov25, bring lunch:Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 10:39 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12, reservations, workshop dates 10:39 A11/P11 featured books as follows: Sunday Celebrations, 2-5 pm, free w/ msm adm ###Nov7, Nov5.50 ages 3-18 10:39 A11/P11 students 10:39 A11/P11 seniors): Wonder Workshop, 10-11:30 am, Nov11, grades K-2, reservations required: Hop Brook Lake State Park, Rte 63, Middlebury. Call 203/729-8840.Weekend Program Schedule, programs begin 2 pm, free, suitable for all ages: July 8, Nature Crafts Art Activities, explore outdoors 10:39 A11/P11 discover natural items that can be used in craft 10:39 A11/P11 art activities; July 9, Fire Prevention with Smokey Bear, fire prevention 10:39 A11/P11 safety tips for outdoors 10:39 A11/P11 at home for the entire family.Kettletown State Park, Kettletown Road, Southbury. Call 264-5678.Summer Interpretive Series, free programs suitable for all ages, reservations requested:Musicals at Richter, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Fairy Tale Theatre children’s series, curtain 11 am, tickets Nov5, rain or shine ###performances move indoors if rain): July 1, Cinderella; July 8, The Princess and The Pea and The Musicians of Bremen Town.Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010.Children’s Summer Theatre Camp performance ###open to public), Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am, tickets Nov8 adults, Nov6 children: July 7-8, Sleeping Beauty.Young Audience Series, performances 1 10:39 A11/P11 3 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov8 children ###series tickets available): Science Center of Connecticut, 950 Trout Brook Dr, West Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###Thurs until 8 pm), Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/231-2824.Through July 4, “Hunters of the Sky,” bird’s-eye view of a wildlife adventure offers look at life of raptors incl eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, ospreys, etc.Southford Falls State Park, Route 188, Southbury. Call 264-5678 ###Kettletown State Park).Summer Interpretive Series, free programs suitable for all ages, reservations requested: June 30-July 2, arts and crafts classes, Brookfield Craft Center, Route 25, 775-4526. Classes in perspective drawing with Jeff Havill; Shoji screen, Toshio Odate; moldmaking, Lynn Peters; forging kitchen utensils, Mike Saari; stirring the imagination, Daniel Mack. Different workshops each weekend through July 28-30. Call for schedule and registration. July 1-2: 9th Annual Washington Art Assn Clothesline Sale, Washington Town Hall, Bryan Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot, 10 am-4 pm both days, rain or shine, show 10:39 A11/P11 sale of artwork in variety of mediums by artists of Litchfield County 10:39 A11/P11 beyond, also crafts sale, picnic ###Sun 5 pm-dusk; followed by dance inside town hall, 7:30-11 pm, Nov10 am incl light refreshments, music by The Dan Pitchard Band w/ blues, boogie-woogie 10:39 A11/P11 swing); 860/868-2878.July 7: DJ Ron Star’s “Singles Mingle” Dance, Tashua Knolls Restaurant at Tashua Knolls Golf Course, 40 Tashua Knolls La, Trumbull, 8 pm-midnight, adm Nov15, all ages welcome, hot buffet, coffee, door prizes; 261-5233.July 7-8: 10th Annual Appalachian Craft Fair, Holy Trinity R.C. Church, Rte 37, Sherman Center, Fri 12-8 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm, free adm, heirloom quality quilts, wooden wares, pottery, toys, weaving items, et al, also fresh baked goods; 860/354-1414.July 8: Newtown Hist Scty House 10:39 A11/P11 Garden Tour, Newtown, 11 am-5 pm rain or shine, tickets Nov20 ###limited 12 available, to avoid overcrowding), 6 Newtown properties will be open for public visits; 426-5937.July 8: Washington Green Fair, First Congregational Church of Washington, 6 Kirby Rd, Washington, 10 am-2 pm, silent auction, tag sale, books sale, The Plant Place, Ye Olde Bake Shoppe, BBQ lunch, etc; 860/868-0569.July 9: Butterfly walk, Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, 2-4 pm, free adm, register at 264-5098.Barnes 10:39 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: July 6, book signing 10:39 A11/P11 discussion w/ author Dr Ehyth Denkin ###Why Can’t You Catch Me Being Good?), 8 pm.Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 794-8756.Programs free: July 11, discussion of Elizabeth Bishop’s The Farmer’s Children and Tennessee Williams’ The Resemblance Between A Violin Case and a Coffin, both found in The Best American Short Stories of the Century, discussion will concern each story 10:39 A11/P11 whether they are the best work of the century or not.CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203/468-1144.Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, Nov15, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, Nov15, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: July 1, 15th Annual All-American Cookout 10:39 A11/P11 Patio Party, casual attire fine, BBQ food 10:39 A11/P11 sides served outdoors, dancing indoors.Danbury Railyard Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.1st Sat each month ###April-Nov), Rail Yard Local, adm to msm incl rides through rail yard in 1920s era passenger coach w/ stop on state’s only operating turntable.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: July 8, Ferns, 9:30-11:30 am, program on identifying basic ferns 10:39 A11/P11 their intriguing methods of reproduction; July 11, adult hike, 9:30-11:30 am, hikers will be cooled by shade of preserve’s trees; July 14, Moth Walk, 8:30-10 pm, look for the species that appear this time of the year, program led by raptor expert Larry Fischer.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/372-3521.Challenger Learning Center, computer-simulated missions to moon or various planets, ages 10 10:39 A11/P11 older, 10 am-3 pm, Nov25 ###reservations required), bring lunch: Tuesday Talks at The Discovery, series of lectures w/ guest speakers from Metropolitan, Oct-June, 11:30 am, Nov10 ###series tickets available) includes msm adm: Sunday Celebrations, 2-5 pm, free w/ msm adm ###Nov7, Nov5.50 ages 3-18 10:39 A11/P11 students 10:39 A11/P11 seniors): Hop Brook Lake State Park, Rte 63, Middlebury. Call 203/729-8840.Weekend Program Schedule, programs begin 2 pm, free, suitable for all ages: July 8, Nature Crafts Art Activities, explore outdoors 10:39 A11/P11 discover natural items that can be used in craft 10:39 A11/P11 art activities; July 9, Fire Prevention with Smokey Bear, fire prevention 10:39 A11/P11 safety tips for outdoors 10:39 A11/P11 at home for the entire family.Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Call 203/753-0381.Art Lovers’ Lunch series, 12-1 pm, discussion of specific artwork from museum’s collection followed by lunch from Exhibition Café, lecture fee Nov5, lunch prices vary: July 7, Everett Shinn’s “SingerNewtown Singles, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-3413.Group meets 1st Fri each month from 7-9 pm for “Meet 10:39 A11/P11 Mingle” events, Nov2, newcomers always welcome: Next meeting, July 7.Wednesday Night Poetry Series, Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place ###in former railroad station bldg), Bethel. Call 426-3388 ###Faith Vicinanza), 270-6202 ###Michael Seri), 748-2828 ###BAJ).Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm ###doors open 7 pm, featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm Nov1 ###Nov3 if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: July 5, guest poet TBA ###call for details); July 12, writer 10:39 A11/P11 “recovering student” Adam Stone.Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury. Call 263-2254.Free Sunday programs, begin 6:45 pm w/ discussion by guest speaker, followed by meditation, then social gathering w/ tea: July 2, “Benefits Of Meditation 10:39 A11/P11 Yoga: A Group Discussion” by Anne Purinton; July 9, “Recapturing The Essential Breath: Good Health, Relaxation 10:39 A11/P11 Vitality” by Vin D’Alessio.Country Players of Brookfield, Route 25, Brookfield; 775-0023.Spiders Web, July 7 through July 29, Fri and Sat 8 pm, one Sunday, July 16, at 2:30 pm.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Honky Tonk Angels, through Aug 6, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 10:39 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28-Nov30.Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860/873-8668.Man of La Mancha, through July 1, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 10:39 A11/P11 Wed 2 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov42; addt’l mats July 1, 2 10:39 A11/P11 6:30 pm.George M11, July 7-Oct 7, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 10:39 A11/P11 Wed 2 pm, call for tickets.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860/527-5151.Eleanor, July 5-9, curtain Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2:30 pm, tickets Nov35.Musicals at Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.2000 Summer Season, outdoor performances 8:30 pm, grounds open 7:15 ###picnics welcome), tickets Nov15, Nov12 seniors, Nov10 children/students, group rates available: Godspell, through July 1; Evita, July 6-22 ###preview performance July 6, tickets Nov6; opening night July 7, regular ticket prices).Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rtes 37 10:39 A11/P11 39, Sherman. Call 860/354-3622.Ruthless11, through July 8, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov16, Nov14 seniors 10:39 A11/P11 students.Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd ###mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.The Revenge Tragedy: A New Comedy in the Old Style, June 30-July 22, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov10; one matinee Sun, July 16, 2 pm.Yale Summer Cabaret, 217 Park St, New Haven. Call 203/432-1567.Poor Folk’s Pleasure, through July 8, curtain Wed-Sat 8:30 pm ###house opens for dinner 7 pm), tickets Nov10-Nov16 ###subscriptions available), discounts for students, seniors 10:39 A11/P11 groups.DEADLINE INFORMATIONPress releases for the Enjoy calendar of events or the Enjoy section must be received by MONDAY NOON for publication in that week’s edition of The Newtown Bee. Send to the attention of Shannon Hicks, Arts Editor, Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road, Newtown 06470, or to shannon@thebee.com. 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